Department name

DTM

Modality

HT

Location

5th Floor, Service Block

Test Name

Donor Specific Antibodies (DSA)

Test Code

H232

Test Status

Active

Nature of Specimen

Peripheral Blood :Donor
Heparin/Na Citrate /EDTA(Preferentially)
Serum:Patient
Plain TubeRed top

Quantity Required

Donor’s Peripheral Blood Total 10 ml i.e. Approximately 2.5ml each in 4 Heparin/Na Citrate /EDTA tubes Patient’s Serum 5 ml Peripheral Blood 1 Plain tubes Red top

Type of Container

Donor’s Peripheral Blood: Heparin/Na Citrate /EDTA(Preferentially), Patient’s Serum : Plain Tube

Method Used

Solid Phase Assay (Luminex)

Collection Instruction

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual

Patient Instruction

Not Applicable

Patient Consent

Refer Sample Request Form

Sample Acceptance & Rejection

Refer Primary Sample Collection Manual

Transport Instruction

Immediately, Accepted Temperature for Blood Sample is ambient 18° -30° C.

Time for Additional Examination

N.A.

Sample Storage After Reporting

Serum should be stored at 2 to 8°C for no longer than 48 hours. If serum is to be stored beyond 48 hours, it should be frozen at or below –20°C or -80°C for up to 2 years. Lysate should be stored at -80°C

Resource Person for Report Status

Scientific Officer

Telephone

24177000

Extension

4654

Test Schedule

Monday – Friday

Purpose

The qualitative detection of IgG antibodies to donor-specific Class I and Class II Human Leukocyte Antigens.

Laboratory’s policy on protection of personal information

Confidentiality maintained

Laboratory’s complaint procedure

feedback@tmc.gov.in